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Jul 14, 2021 News

Lighting association grows management team

Bob Bohannon has joined the management team of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) in the role of head of academy and policy. The LIA says…

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Jul 13, 2021 News

UK retail enjoys best quarter on record, says BRC-KPMG

In June 2021, on a total basis, retail sales increased by +13.1% in June (Yo2Y), against a decline of -1.3% in June 2019 (YoY), states…

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Jul 12, 2021 News

Wayfair partners with homelessness charity

Wayfair has announced a partnership with Shelter, a charity working to tackle homelessness and housing issues in the UK.  Having contributed…

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Jul 09, 2021 News

Footfall plateaus in June, reports BRC-Sensormatic IQ

Total UK footfall decreased by -27.6% in June (Yo2Y), according to the latest data from BRC-Sensormatic IQ. Footfall on high streets declined by…

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Jul 08, 2021 News

JYSK opens in Stockport

Danish retailer JYSK opened its 23rd UK store today – a brand-new 1200 sqm site in Stockport, Greater Manchester. Situated on Manchester Road…

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Jul 08, 2021 News

IKEA pulls plug on Lancing store plans

IKEA UK has announced that it will no longer progress with the planned development of an IKEA store at the New Monks Farm site in Lancing, West…

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Jul 08, 2021 News

Mixed picture for retail footfall in June

Footfall across UK retail destinations continued to strengthen in June, reports Springboard, moving to -22.2% below the 2019 level from -27.5%…

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Jul 06, 2021 News

Machinery giant to share potential of new furniture assembly technology

On Thursday 8th July, a digital event, being held by Italian machinery producer SCM in collaboration with Sweden's Välinge Innovation,…

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Jul 06, 2021 News

Sampling solutions specialist joins trade association

Pike Textiles has joined professional body the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM). With 130 years’ experience in the pattern book industry,…

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Jul 06, 2021 News

Homewares boost Sainsbury's-Argos Q1 sales

Sales proved higher than expected throughout Q1 (to 26th June 2021) for Sainsbury's, with LFL and total retail sales (excluding fuel) both up…

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Jul 06, 2021 News

Industry association relaunches website

A new website launched by the British Furniture Manufacturers (BFM) includes an opportunity for members to promote their work in the digital…

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Jul 06, 2021 News

Bed awards organiser call for entrants

The Bed Industry Awards – honouring the brightest and best enterprises in the bed market – are back for 2021, and the National Bed Federation…

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